Movies Based on Books
Last updated: April 24, 2026
When you love a book, few things are more exciting (or more nerve-racking) than seeing it turned into a movie. While not every movie based on a book manages to live up to fans' imaginations, the ones on this list are almost as good on the screen as they were on the page. Books made into movies also can be a great way to inspire kids who aren't big readers to crack open a novel they might otherwise have ignored. For more page-to-screen adaptations, be sure to check out our list of TV Shows Based on Books.
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